This poem captures a quiet, intimate moment between a mother and her child, where love speaks louder than words.
Set against a simple, rustic backdrop, it reflects the timeless bond of guidance, trust, and unconditional care that shapes a child’s journey through life.
# The Silent Bond #
A dusty lane.
Morning light.
She walks—
slow, steady—
a child’s hand in hers.
Her saree is worn,
but her warmth isn’t.
He doesn’t ask where they’re going.
He just follows.
Because her hand
is enough direction.
No rush.
No noise.
Just steps…
and trust.
And somehow,
the world pauses
to watch them pass—
a mother
teaching life
without saying a word.
(Vijay Verma)
www.retiredkalam.com
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very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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I just love this about the silence and walk with mother. We are teaching are children about the wrong things such as constant protesting in the streets. This is what we should be promoting.
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The image of a quiet walk with one’s mother carries a depth that words often struggle to match—it teaches presence, patience, and connection in the most natural way. Those gentle, lived moments can shape values far more deeply than noise or reaction ever could.
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Mom is the best teacher in our life. Well shared
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Absolutely true—there’s no teacher quite like a mother. Her lessons come through love, patience, and everyday moments that stay with us for life. Glad this resonated with you. 🙏
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Yes 👍
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So beautiful — Children often learn by observing their mother and father.
Thank you for sharing this heart touching poem.
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